Biden likely to sign executive order on cryptocurrency soon
The move comes as the government officials have raised concerns about Russia’s use of cryptocurrency to evade the impact of crushing sanctions in response
US mum on banning Russian oil imports
Russian energy imports have so far been left out of punitive measures due to concerns over how the energy gap would impact the energy
US, European allies discuss banning imports of Russian oil
The White House is also talking with the Senate Finance Committee and House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee about a potential ban…reports Asian
A Rude Awakening For America And Its Allies
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was certainly not a surprise and has unambiguously exposed the West’s weakness. The question is what lesson the United States
Finnish leader meets Biden, weighs NATO as war deepens
The Finnish leader thanked the US for “leading in very difficult times.” And he added in brief public remarks before the leaders began their
Blinken hears harrowing tales from refugees fleeing Ukraine
At the refugee center, America’s top diplomat heard harrowing tales from mothers and their children who described long and perilous journeys — and the
New US envoy arrives in Beijing amid tense relations
The post had been empty since Terry Branstad departed in October 2020…reports Asian Lite News New US Ambassador Nicholas Burns has arrived to take
Zelensky seeks more support from Biden
American legislators promised an additional $10 billion aid package, but the White House has so far ruled out an oil ban, fearing it would
US looks into setting up ‘Zelensky govt in exile’
According to the publication, Ukraine’s allies can help the “government in exile” in organising “guerrilla operations” in the country…reports Asian Lite News The US
Fresh sanctions target Russian elites, Putin’s spokesperson
The White House said penalties will also target Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, whom the White House described as a “top purveyor of Putin’s propaganda”….reports
